The 1927 directory also shows him at 6 Cavell st, Gonville, Wanganui, presumably a short-term address before his final move to the new house. One might guess that his move back to Wanganui was partly so that his children were closer to aunts and uncles. Gretta was certainly grateful to the aunts who had greatly helped her grow up.

Final employment at Wanganui Hospital (doubtless attending to pipes and boilers). From 1927 or 1928, lived at 14 Gonville Ave in house built by nephew Charlie Burrows. Electoral rolls 1928, 1935, 1938 "engineer". Robin has a photo of himself, his mother, and "Grandpa" on the front steps of that house.

Death

Probate 84/45, Wanganui, 13 Jul 1945. No other mention in NZSG Index 1999. News of his death must have added to the gloom of a Dunedin winter for his daughter. Robin (then aged 4) vaguely remembers the arrival of the messenger.